Why cannot the natural man receive the things of the Spirit?

Answer

"But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither
can he know because they are spiritually discerned." 1 Cor. 2: 14.

Upon what did he rest his hope for forgiveness?
What does God desire to teach the children?
What did this little horn do to the people of God?
What did the people once again promise to do?
What is first commanded in the Sabbath commandment?
On opening the fifth seal, what was seen under the altar?
What promise was made to Abraham concerning the land?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle